Demi Moore has written to officials in Georgia encouraging them to ban the use of bullhooks on elephants.

The actress writes, "Today, elephant sanctuaries and most zoos - including Zoo Atlanta - never use bullhooks or other weapon - like tools to punish elephants ... I hope you will extend that inherent decency to elephants used in circuses. I urge you to ban bullhooks. The elephants deserve our kindness, respect, and protection."